Do All Children Have Places to Be Active?

Do All Children Have Places to Be Active?

Many efforts to prevent childhood obesity aim to make it easier for children to be active in their communities, because physical activity provides numerous benefits for children. More active children have a lower risk of obesity and diabetes, higher academic performance and are more on-task and less disruptive in school. To ensure that efforts to support physical activity among children are as effective as possible, it is important to  know how they impact children of all racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds.

Fostering Physical Activity for Children and Youth: Opportunities for a Lifetime of Health

Fostering Physical Activity for Children and Youth: Opportunities for a Lifetime of Health

Because children experience opportunities or barriers daily in home, school, and community environments that either promote or inhibit physical activity, this report highlights targeted strategies that can help children achieve the recommended levels of physical activity. It simultaneously promotes healthier environments and behaviors that make physical activity the norm.

Healthy South Carolina: Community Engagement Toolkit

Healthy South Carolina: Community Engagement Toolkit

The Healthy South Carolina Initiative Community Engagement Toolkit provides guidance on the community engagement process. HSCI has outlined a process based on models that utilize strategic approaches to community health improvement. An effective process improves health and quality of life through community-wide and community-driven strategic planning.